Branson - 50th

Arthur (Joe) and Judy (Carnes) Branson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2012. Their five children will honor their parents with an open invitation to friends and family, as Joe and Judy renew their wedding vows at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Alexandria, Indiana, at a 4:00 p.m. service, and celebrate a milestone in their lives. A reception will follow, after service, located at the Church.Joe and Judy were introduced while Joe was washing his car. Joe was attending Ball State and Judy was in high school. They married at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on June 30, 1962. They both grew up in Muncie and both graduated from Muncie Central. They raised their family in Muncie. They spent time living in Bradenton, Florida, and returned back to Indiana in 2006. Joe and Judy spend their winters traveling. They reside in Summitville, Indiana.Joe is retired from Muncie Chevrolet; Delaware County, Indiana Child Services; and Florida Child Services. Judy had been employed with Ball Memorial Hospital and the City of Muncie. Joe and Judy have five children: Anne (Mark) Bankson; James (Donna) Branson; John (Dawn) Branson; Joseph (Melissa) Branson; and Jerry (fiancée Stephanie Steiner) Branson. They have 13 grandchildren: Matthew (Heidi) Ruddick; Danielle (Matthew) Hoffman; Jessica (Steven) Young; Austin Paul; Brittany Branson; Megan Branson; Jackson Branson; Jordan Branson; Benjamin Branson; Craig Paul; Jasmine Branson; Justin Branson; and Mary Elizabeth Branson. In addition, they have four great-grandchildren: Malachi Young; Maxwell Ruddick; Ayden Young; and Dallas Paul.

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Branson - 50th

Arthur (Joe) and Judy (Carnes) Branson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 30, 2012. Their five children will honor their parents with an open invitation to friends and family, as